The Papers of Dr. Edgar B. Brossard, one of Utah State University's most distinguished alumni, form a significant part of the Library's manuscript collections. Covering Dr. Brossard's career as scientist, educator, U.S. Tariff Commissioner, author, and churchman, the collection documents a time as much as a man.

This collection is largely based on Dr. Brossard's correspondence with various individuals. Subsequent boxes reflect his intimate role in the United States Trade Commission as well as his influence in shaping national economic policy. This collection offers wonderful insight into a man who was significant civic and religious in Utah and in Washington D.C. from 1920 to his death in 1980.

An addendum collection of Brossard's papers (Coll Mss 220) also exists, containing personal items relating to the civic, religious, and business aspects of Dr. Brossard's work and that of his wife, Laura Cowley Brossard, as he traveled throughout the world fulfilling his duties both as a member and chairman of the United States Tariff Commission, and as a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It consists of letters, photographs, postcards and newspapers about Dr. Brossard's personal interests especially his church work. Many of Laura Brossard's letters, articles, and personal letters are also included.

USU Special Collections also houses the photographs of the Edgar B. Brossard family. These photographs (amounting to eleven boxes of material) have been separated and catalogued as: PO111: The Edgar B. Brossard Photograph Collection.